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The School - Farm Accommodation

Self-catering Knysna · Western Cape
The School - Farm Accommodation
The School - Farm Accommodation
The School - Farm Accommodation
The School - Farm Accommodation
The School - Farm Accommodation

About

The School is farm-style accommodation in restored Rheenendal primary school buildings, renovated 2018, just outside Knysna on the Garden Route, with an arts studio vibe.

Accommodation

Stay options are the Elephant Room and Church Room (en-suite, private entrances off a covered verandah), the Mud Cottage (restored adobe, private garden, self-catering), and the School Farmhouse (4 en-suite bedrooms for whole-house stays of more than 5 days).

Facilities

Uncapped WiFi is included. On site: art studio with printing press on request, workshops and events, and creative retreats. The property runs on rain water. Mud Cottage has an indoor fireplace and outdoor fire pit. Farmhouse has a professional kitchen, dishwasher, and washing machine.

Location & Surroundings

In Rheenendal, just outside Knysna on the Garden Route. About 15 minutes to Knysna National Park and Knysna shops and dining; about 25 minutes to Sedgefield beaches and Wild Oats farmers market; about 20 minutes to Buffalo Bay and the Gudveld section of Tsitsikamma National Park.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Allowed

Rooms

Mud Cottage

Sleeps 2

This is an authentic mud brick & floor cottage built in 1930's. Open plan bedroom with a King / twin bed, kitchenette & dining area and private bathroom with shower. Quaint old-style cottage with comforts and a very cute wood-burning closed fireplace.

Twin x 2 Amenities

The Elephant Room

Sleeps 2

This room is furnished with a queen-size bed and features a shower en-suite bathroom. The room also contains a small sitting area *NEW!! A small private kitchenette and enclosed garden has recently been added with all amenities making it self-catering

Queen x 1 Amenities
From
R900

The Church Room

Sleeps 2

This room was part of the original school chapel. It features a stained glass window, a queen-size bed, and a shower en-suite bathroom. *NEW!! a private kitchenette with all amenities has recently been added with a small private garden

Queen x 1 Amenities
From
R900

The School House

Sleeps 6

This is a beautifully restored old school that now houses the main living area, X 2 separate rooms ensuite and a large studio / workshop area. Janet is an artist and loves collecting art, books & vinyls all of which are available for guests to view and us

King x 1 Queen x 2 Single x 1 Amenities
From
R9,000

Location

Address

Rheenendal, Knysna, Western Cape

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Sleeps 8

Features

Private Entrances

Activities

Creative Retreats Life Drawing Writers Retreats

Facilities

Wi-Fi Free Parking Children's Play Area

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